March 25, 2010
REST IN PEACE
Charles Rukus died on Thursday, March 25, 2010, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Monika Rukus; father of Charles Joseph Rukus III (Roslyn), Michael James Rukus (Helena), William Paul Rukus (Elizabeth), and Dianne Monika Woods (Darren); brother of Anne Tracy (Al), Joseph Rukus (Pat), and the late John Rukus (Louise). Also survived by seven grandchildren and mother-in-law, Perla Gonzalez. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Manna Food Center, 9311 Gaither Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20877. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
Charles was ordained for the LaSalette Father at the Gregorian In Rome 1954. Transitioned in 1971 and later married Monica. He joined CORPUS IN 1978